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Cheap Car Rentals in Washington, D.C. from RM 262

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Washington, D.C. with a pick-up date of 14/6 and drop-off date of 16/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest time to rent a car in Washington, D.C.

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Washington, D.C. and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 20 May 2025.

January

RM 197

February

RM 171

March

RM 197

April

RM 218

May

RM 253

June

RM 261

July

RM 279

August

RM 210

September

RM 197

October

RM 227

November

RM 210

December

RM 236

Popular car types in Washington, D.C.

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Washington, D.C. and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 20 May 2025.

There are currently 63 hire locations operating in Washington, D.C. spread across 19 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Washington, D.C. is medium car at RM 262 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

RM 326+

Compact

Compact

RM 282+

Standard

Standard

RM 262+

Full-size

Full-size

RM 274+

People carrier

People carrier

RM 666+

Premium

Premium

RM 421+

Luxury

Luxury

RM 397+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

RM 271+

Compare available car types for rental in Washington, D.C.

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Washington, D.C. to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 May 2025.

Small cars

RM 152 - RM 721

All Car Types

RM 136 - RM 458

To rent a small car in Washington, D.C., the United States, you would pay an average price of RM 144/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Washington, D.C., the United States (~RM 152/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~RM 721/day). In fact, May is about 4% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Washington, D.C.. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Washington, D.C., renting a small car saves you 25% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Washington, D.C. small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Washington, D.C., the United States, you would pay an average price of RM 143/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Washington, D.C., the United States (~RM 136/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~RM 394/day). In fact, September is about 5% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Washington, D.C.. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Washington, D.C., renting a medium car saves you 26% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Washington, D.C. medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Washington, D.C., the United States, you would pay an average price of RM 180/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Washington, D.C., the United States (~RM 172/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~RM 715/day). In fact, April is about 5% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Washington, D.C.. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Washington, D.C., renting a large car saves you 6% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Washington, D.C. large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Washington, D.C., the United States, you would pay an average price of RM 180/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Washington, D.C., the United States (~RM 135/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~RM 416/day). In fact, September is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Washington, D.C.. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Washington, D.C., renting a SUV saves you 6% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Washington, D.C. SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota YarisRM 282/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Perodua MyviRM 326/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Myvi

Top rental agencies in Washington, D.C.

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Washington, D.C. known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Washington, D.C.. Reviews were last updated on 20 May 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Washington, D.C., including Hertz, Dollar and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

Hertz

5.3
Fair
267 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

5.4

Dollar

2.9
Poor
123 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

3.6

Comfort

3.3

Overall

2.9

Pick-up/drop-off

3.0

Value

3.6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.2
Good
32 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.2

Avis

6.4
Okay
50 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.8

Budget

5.6
Fair
73 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.9

Thrifty

3.2
Poor
77 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4.7

Comfort

4.7

Overall

3.2

Pick-up/drop-off

3.2

Value

3.7

National

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.0

Alamo

7.5
Good
12 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

7.3

Best car rental deals found in Washington, D.C.

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Washington, D.C.. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Washington, D.C. with an average daily rate of RM 326. Data was last updated on 20 May 2025.
Peruse the best Washington, D.C. car rental deals we've found. Check back soon for more deals if you're not finding the one you're looking for.
Mitsubishi L200/TritonRM 262/day
5
M
A/C
Mitsubishi L200/Triton
Honda HR-VRM 271/day
5
M
A/C
Honda HR-V
Toyota CamryRM 274/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Camry

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Washington, D.C., including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 20 May 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in Washington, D.C.?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Washington, D.C. for a month is certainly possible.

Car rentals by fuel type in Washington, D.C.

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Washington, D.C.. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Washington, D.C.. Deals were last updated on 20 May 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Washington, D.C.. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (RM 58+).

Electric

Electric

RM 68+

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 58+

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